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B-21 Raider vs Tu-2 Bat

B-21 Raider vs Tu-2 Bat at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 528 km/h, range 9,600 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 11,768 kg, built 3 vs 2,257 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
Specifications
B-21 Raider Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Tupolev
First flight 10 November 2023 29 January 1941
Year introduced 2027 1942
Number produced 3 units 2257 units
Average unit price $700 million --
Wingspan 40.0 m 18.9 m
Height -- m 4.1 m
Length 16.0 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf 2 x 1,380 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-21 Raider is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 522 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-21 Raider has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-21 Raider has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-21 Raider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 81,647 kg compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-21 Raider is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat entered service first in 1942, 85 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,257 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.